as in pile
a quantity of wood heaped together for burning a dead body
a funeral pyre
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Recent Examples of pyre
Her idea was expressed through a reenactment of the funeral of Achilles from the perspective of the flowers growing near his funeral pyre.
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Now it has been relegated to the realm of wistful articles, added to the glowing funeral pyre of cultural entities—breakfast cereals, bar soap, chain restaurants, and so forth—that Millennials have been accused of abandoning.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The pyre’s final stunt sees the avian structure break free and soar through the night sky.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
The flaming-pyre raven flies off.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
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Literary Hub, 12 Sep. 2025
Now it has been relegated to the realm of wistful articles, added to the glowing funeral pyre of cultural entities—breakfast cereals, bar soap, chain restaurants, and so forth—that Millennials have been accused of abandoning.
—Jordan Michelman, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2025
The pyre’s final stunt sees the avian structure break free and soar through the night sky.
—Daron James, IndieWire, 7 Aug. 2025
The flaming-pyre raven flies off.
—Jessica M. Goldstein, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for pyre
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pyre
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During the day, the birds lie motionless on the ground, blending into piles of leaves and tree stumps to hide from predators.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Each pepper is topped with a heaping pile of fontina cheese.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Safety and health worries have long surrounded landfills in many cities and towns in the Philippines, especially ones near poor communities whose residents scavenge for junk and leftover food in the garbage heaps, the AP points out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Things have been even wilder — and more portal-y — over at Georgia Tech, where heaps of O-linemen and receivers have joined the Yellow Jackets’ would-be quarterback of the future in announcing intentions to jump ship.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Other technology giants in China, including Baidu , have been pursuing similar full-stack strategies.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2026
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Also, don’t miss the custom stack of Louis Vuitton luggage, hand-painted by one of the house’s artisans, ideal for selfie moments.—
Laurie Brookins,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2026
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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At the bottom of the hill, Phillips' husband was frantically searching for someone who could help him.—
Michele Gile,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Estimates show bookings dropped by roughly 50% compared to the same time last year as out-of-town visitors canceled trips when the mountain closed.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Hot springs, waterfalls, and gorgeous vista points dot the surrounding mountains, perfect for hours of exploration on foot or by bike.—
Cu Fleshman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Pyre.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pyre. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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